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Judge Lifts Travel Ban for Activist Amid Deportation Fight

10/17/2025

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A federal magistrate judge lifted travel restrictions for Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, enabling rallies nationwide as he contests deportation after March ICE detention.
He says travel is essential to exercise his First Amendment rights, a point his lawyer emphasizes.
The judge ruled that Khalil is not a flight risk but must notify ICE of his travel plans.
Khalil faces deportation for alleged green-card discrepancies, which his legal team is appealing.

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A federal magistrate judge lifted travel restrictions for Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, enabling rallies nationwide as he contests deportation after March ICE detention.
He says travel is essential to exercise his First Amendment rights, a point his lawyer emphasizes.
The judge ruled that Khalil is not a flight risk but must notify ICE of his travel plans.
Khalil faces deportation for alleged green-card discrepancies, which his legal team is appealing.